Assistant Professor in Structural Biology and Biochemistry, Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Structural Biology and Biochemistry with a focus on spectroscopic (e.g., XAS, EPR, NMR, and DNP) and/or computational approaches (e.g., QM/MM, DFT) to investigate enzymatic systems, preferably containing metallocenters. However, qualified candidates in all areas of Enzymatic Structural Biology and Biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., or M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of a curriculum vitae, a 4-page statement of research interests and future research plans and a 1-page statement of teaching and mentoring experience. Please include contact details for three potential referees. Reference letters will only be solicited for candidates under serious consideration. The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences offers a collegial environment where collaborative activities are valued. Research plans that identify synergistic connections with existing UC Irvine research programs are encouraged.

Application Link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09887

Review of applications will begin 30 days from the initial date of posting and the recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

The UCI Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students worked diligently for two years on a remarkable process facilitated by our friends at Partnership Advantage to create eight Cultural Principles. The goal was to create, introduce, and foster a school culture that we both desire and deserve. By embracing these Cultural Principles, we aim to build an inclusive, supportive, and innovative environment that empowers everyone in our community to thrive and achieve their fullest potential (https://www.bio.uci.edu/about/biosci-cultural-principles/). UCI is an HSI, an AANAPISI, and a charter member of the AAAS SEA Change initiative that supports institutional efforts to increase access and success for students, faculty and staff from groups in STEMM (https://www.aaas.org/news/four-new-charter-members-join-sea-change).

Criteria for the research and teaching statements are provided below.

Please reflect on your personal and professional experiences, highlighting your past contributions and future commitments to advancing the campus goals/strategic plan/mission, among which are ensuring opportunity for all students and fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. These accomplishments and ambitions should be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Research Statement (4 pages). This statement should:

1. Detail your specific area of expertise and contributions to the field.
2. Devote two pages to your funded research program and the significance and impact of the work.
3. Another two pages should describe your plan for your future research projects and how your research program will synergize with the research environment at UCI.

Teaching Statement (1 page). This statement should:

1. Describe your areas of teaching interest and teaching experiences to date, including experience with teaching/lecturing to undergraduates/graduate students or other populations. This should include experience mentoring others in research or through outreach activities.
2. Clarify your favored teaching approaches and philosophies and describe how you will engage in teaching strategies that are effective in diverse populations. If possible, provide evidence of effectiveness of previous teaching.
3. Provide evidence (if any) of effectiveness of previous teaching.

School: Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences: http://www.bio.uci.edu/

Department: https://mbb.bio.uci.edu/

All applicants with a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent at the time of application meet the basic qualifications.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Reference letters will be requested at a later stage.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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